Malcolm Smith's walks

 
Avon Valley Path

 

Part 3c : Moyles Court to Ibsley

 

 

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Route from Moyles Court to Ibsley.

The path crosses Docken's Water
via the footbridge.

OS Ref : SU.1629.0842

 

 

Photo : AVP-3c-1         Date : 7 July 2025

 The point where the path leaves Gorley Road. 

OS Ref : SU.1620.0868

 

 

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Pass through the kissing gate and
continue ahead as the path rises uphill.

OS Ref : SU.1619.0870

 

 

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At the top, pass through the gate and turn left.

OS Ref : SU.1627.0870

 

 

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Follow the path as it runs gently uphill
between woodland on the right
and meadows below on the left.

OS Ref : SU.1627.0871

 

 

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Pass through the kissing gate and
bear slightly to the right to pick up a path.

Note that the map inaccurately shows the
path bearing to the left through the gate.

OS Ref : SU.1628.0886

 

 

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The path is a sandy track from here.

OS Ref : SU.16290.0887

Actual route of the footpath.

 

 

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 Follow the path through the bracken which
Thn runs into woodand as it crests the hill. 

OS Ref : SU.1640.0925

Views from the footpath.

 

 

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The path runs downhill through the woodland.

OS Ref : SU.1651.0940

 

 

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Cross the Track and bear left
in front of the gate.

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The track descends steeply here
and the ground gets wet.

OS Ref : SU.1649.0955

Closeup view of the boardwalk.

 

 

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A small plank bridge crosses the stream.

OS Ref : SU.1649.0954

 

 

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Cross directly over the track
and proceed steeply upwards
between the tree and pole.

OS Ref : SU.1648.0955

Marker post.

 

 

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The route climbs through woodland.

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The path is now descending.

OS Ref : SU.1644.0968

 

 

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Just past this wall, the path
goes away to the left.

OS Ref : SU.1646.0976

 

 

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Cross this stile into a meadow.

OS Ref : SU.1647.0978

 

 

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Take a straight line across the meadow.

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Pass through a wet patch.

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Cross the stile and continue
ahead over the next meadow.

OS Ref : SU.1636.0981

 

 

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Over this stile, the path goes
ahead between bramble thickets.

OS Ref : SU.1624.0983

 

 

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Bear slightly to the right
alongside Ibsley Village Hall.

OS Ref : SU.1622.0983

 

 

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The route leads into the corner of the thicket
to meet the access track into the village hall.

OS Ref : SU.1619.0985

 

 

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Turn left along the gravel track.

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Follow the track up to where it meets Gorley Road.

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Turn right along Gorley Road.

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After 100 yards, cross the road
and pass through the pedestrian gate.

OS Ref : SU.1614.0989

Marker post.

 

 

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The path runs alongside the track.

OS Ref : SU.1602.0984

 

 

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The track gives way to meadow.

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Continue through the kissing gate alongside
Ibsley Manor Farm and bear right.

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Cross the stile and proceed directly ahead.

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Over this stile the path goes on to the right.

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The sign indicates that this part of the path
is a diversion from the original course.

OS Ref : SU.1573.0983

Diverted path sign.

 

 

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Pass a footpath joining from the left and
continue ahead through the kissing gate.

OS Ref : SU.1572.0988

 

 

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There is some cover from newly planted trees.

OS Ref : SU.1571.0994

 

 

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The fence protects the walker from
a flooded disused gravel pit.

OS Ref : SU.1562.0993

 

 

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At this point, the path turns right,
passing through a gate.

OS Ref : SU.1521.0968

 

 

Photo : AVP-3c-37         Date : 7 July 2025

The path runs along the edge of a meadow.

OS Ref : SU.1515.0967

 

 

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Continue through this gate.

OS Ref : SU.1508.0968

 

 

Photo : AVP-3c-39         Date : 7 July 2025

Through the barriers, the path reaches
the A338 Salisbury Road.

OS Ref : SU.1505.0968

 

 

Photo : AVP-3c-40         Date : 7 July 2025

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